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The cover of Alexis Wright's book 'Praiseworthy.' The cover is black with a yellow abstract brushstroke.

Alexis Wright, Praiseworthy, 2023

'Praiseworthy' by Alexis Wright shortlisted for the Dublin Literary Award

23 Apr 2024

The Library nominated Praiseworthy for this significant prize.

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Black and white photo of two women, Dorothy Tangney and Enid Lyons, walking together towards the entrance of Old Parliament House

Photo of Dorothy Tangney and Enid Lyons entering Parliament House in 1943, from the Papers of Dorothy Margaret Tangney, 1938-1986, nla.gov.au/nla.obj-3190082597

'They gave me a marvellous reception': Australian women, democracy and the 1943 Federal Election

13 Sep 2024

Explore the papers of three women involved in the 1943 Federal Election: Enid Lyons, Dorothy Tangney and Jessie Street.

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Special presentation copy of The Narrow Road to the Deep North, London: Chatto & Windus, 2014. Image: National Library of Australia

2022 new collection item highlights

10 Jan 2023

The National Library is always adding new and exciting items into its collections every year, and 2022 was no exception.

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A selection of Australian Red Cross Society films in circular and rectangular cases.

A selection of films from the Australian Red Cross Society (Heritage Archives).

2023 Community Heritage Grant recipients announced

13 Nov 2023

59 community-led organisations have received a 2023 Community Heritage Grant.

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Two ladies in nurses uniforms standing either side of an old car that is covered in Red Cross logos and images.

Mrs Fisher and Mrs Vaughan with a Red Cross float entered in the 'Back to Brim' parade, Easter 1983, courtesy Australian Red Cross Heritage Archives.

2024 Community Heritage Grants applications now open

05 Mar 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 Community Heritage Grants (CHG) program.

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Four people standing in front of chairs and tables.

L-R, 2023 Asia Study Grant recipient Miss Ruonan Chen, and 2023 NLA Scholars Mrs Stephanie Shon, Ms Kate Kirby and Mrs Judith Bartholomeusz

2025 Scholarships and Grant applications now open: See your research come together

29 Apr 2024

Researchers, academics and PhD candidates are encouraged to apply for 9 philanthropically funded scholarships and 5 grants which open for applications on Monday 29 April 2024.

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Artistic image of a blonde woman with light eyes smiling slightly in front of a pink and orange background

Image of a model on the cover of Vogue Australia magazine

A brief look into the history of Australian fashion

17 May 2024

Strut down the catwalk of Australian fashion history with the Library’s collection.

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An illustration of a fire truck loaded up with presents and decorated with tinsel. Santa is standing next to the fire truck, carrying a sack. He is greeting several children and adults.

Illustration from 'Ayla's Christmas Wish'

A new Australian Christmas picture book from NLA Publishing

19 Oct 2023

Ayla's Christmas Wish by Pamela Jones and Lucia Masciullo.

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A black and white image of a group of mean demonstrating. The man front and centre is holding a microphone to his mouth, while the man to the right is holding a megaphone speaker up in the air. There are placards and flags in the air in the background.

William Yang, Dennis Altman and Craig Johnston, Gay Demonstration, Macquarie Street, Sydney, 1981, nla.obj-136863821

A new oral history interview with Dennis Altman

09 Feb 2023

In 2022, Australian writer, academic and gay rights campaigner Dennis Altman was interviewed by Robert Reynolds for the National Library's Oral History collection.

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